Dressing For Cold Weather & Winter...

[gruveechik]

^ in extreme cases - a knit cap?!
boo! i'm totally jealous!

 

[susie_bubble]

An alternative to the boots over jeans thing is legwarmers over skinny trousers (with tights underneath) I wear flats or ankle boots with them. A more interesting alternative which also keeps you warm.

I think legwarmers are v. underrated....I think if they're of good quality and quite long (more slouch), they make excellent winter attire! I get mine from ballet shops.

 

[gruveechik]

^ totally! lurve leg warmers... especially if they're wide & long enough to wear from mid-thigh to mid-calf. sure beats wearing long-johns which make me feel like a frumpy & bloated chickadee.

 

[VivianL]

I live in Canada and in my area.. it was down to -23C today.. (about -9.4F)now that is chillyyyyy!!

I have my "winter coat" (which I wish I didn't have to wear) but accessorizing always helps.. a fashionable scarf.. some gloves.. and maybe some boots.. MMM!! remember* you don't want to slip and make a fool of yourself, stay away from slippery soles!

It shouldn't be that hard to find something that is stylish and keeps you warm at the same time. however, I don't think skirts are always the way to go.

I would suggest a trouser or a skirt with extra warm tights =).. and a cashmere cardigan

The best suggestion I can make is stay away from the cold! Stay inside.. or if if it's imperative that you have to leave the house - grab a hot coffee and you're good to go!

 

[SuperWoman]

OH MAN! ny is the coldest, place EVER.
A Parka from Columbia
A Chunky nit scraft (thanks Grams)
An Incredibles hat I got @ a premire (yes I am aware I should invest in a new one.)
and Prada mitts!! what a splurge!!
-When it comes to cold weather folks, forget about how you look; honestly no one gives a crap when they can't feel their own nose, hands, feet....etc.
So dress appropriately and grab a Starbucks HotChoc on the way.
Geez it's nippy out there.

 

[tvsnow]

... I try not to go out in the cold. Brrrr!

But usually a scarf, hat, pea (I think I spelled that right) coat, and leather gloves. ... and a large hot coffee cup in my hand

 

[Tushka_BeLLa]

We never have Winter here ...

 

[lumy_]

We never have Winter here ...

lucky you!
the only good thing about winter is boots!
and scarfes...
and gloves
oh man now i'm getting all contradictory again..cause when I think about it - it's great to get to use the stuff listed above.. So I guess winter is okay anyway.. but not too much of it, it gets boring and very cold! 2 months of winter max would be great!

 

[CChristina]

whenever its cold (albeit CA isn't every THAT cold) I just want to feel comfortable and cozy . So for me it's boots, jeans, thick sweater..if i'm not wearing a turtleneck then i'll wear my scarfs..and over that another lighter jacket. And if it's REALLY freezing then ill bust out my mittens

 

[Kriss]

We never have Winter here ...

You can't imagine how jealous I am! I hate winter with passion, the snow, the cold, the clothes. Spring and autumn are great though!

I always wear opaque tights under my jeans, plus socks. When its really cold then sometimes I forget fashion, like today. I just piled on sweaters and a huge scarf, I was still cold and I was inside. When I'm outside I wear a coat, leather gloves, a warm scarf, warm boots and at the moment I'm searching for the perfect hat, which seem impossible to find.

 

[maiden voyage]

it's FREEZING here and apparently we're in for a shockingly cold winter...I'm afraid I've fallen into a 'cold slump'.

I remember when I moved from North Carolina to Chicago - I was in a permanent "cold slump" all winter!! Not only was it cold, but I rode my bike everywhere - it's hard to look good when it's 20 below zero and even harder when you are riding a bike! Now I live in N. California, so I can't complain.

But it still gets kind of cold. My favorite new thing is merino wool underlayers, they are completely soft and non-itchy, and wearing them under a cute blouse or dress means that you don't have to cover everything up with a sweater to stay warm. I like the ones by "smartwool" because they're 100% wool, no acrylic.

I like everyone else's suggestions!

 

[primrose_sg]

I live in a tropical island, so.....only ONE season---summer

 

[cardboardboxed]

I live in a tropical island, so.....only ONE season---summer

not fair it's FREEZING here!!!!

I wrap up in like 30000 layers!!!

 

[MV AgUsTa]

I layer like crazy! A nice Izod fleece pullover usually goes under my down jacket w/ a beanie and scarf. Nice pair of thick socks and if it's freeeeezing, two pairs of boxers for protection against frostbite.

 

[Eiros]

I layer like crazy! A nice Izod fleece pullover usually goes under my down jacket w/ a beanie and scarf. Nice pair of thick socks and if it's freeeeezing, two pairs of boxers for protection against frostbite.

Haha! I live really close to you as it turns out, so I know how you feel!!

 

[ms.jade]

Where I live, people really don't care about the way they look. They only wanna feel warm in any kind of way... So when I'm on my daily dog-walks I wear last years Uggs and a really big brown parka (similar to woolrich but without the fur). I NEVER look into the mirror when I'm leaving the house (otherwise I definitely wouldn't go) and my dog really isn't interested in what I'm wearing...

Usually I HATE HATE HATE the cold. I HATE the clothes and so I just don't wear them! It's nearly never snowing, here. So I go for spring and autums collections and freeeeeeeeeze... But a look in the mirror always warms me up . I only add black leather gloves, an angora hat and a big scarf. I love skinny jeans or kneelenght skirts. I wear them with leather boots, but I'll try this legwarmer-thing combined with flats.

I bought a new black Patrizia Pepe cloak a couple of week ago. I had to have it, but it isn't really warm... I think layering is the only thing that'll keep me alive

 

[fash ho']

I hate the fact that its not so easy to wear dresses and skirts.

Today I am wearing my jeans under a jersey dress, tucked into vintage sheepskin boots.
Under the dress I have a cami and a think poloneck and I have a crocheted cardigan on top.
Its warm but kind of bizarre.

Also, the whole trousers under dress thing used to be kinda trendy here and its not now, so I look a bit out of date.
But who gives a monkeys when its this 'nipple-fresh'???

I think I need some kind of petticoat/underskirt, so I can still wear my lovely skirts . . .

 

[ms.jade]

I think I need some kind of petticoat/underskirt, so I can still wear my lovely skirts . . .

That is exactly what I'm wearing at the moment. I can absolutely recommend underskirts!

 

[fash ho']

That is exactly what I'm wearing at the moment. I can absolutely recommend underskirts!

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Where do you get that from and what kind? Aren't they usually polyester?

 

[DuhImAwesome]

Im always freezing when it snows.
Normally sweaters and pea coats.
Its hard to wear flats, my feet get so cold!